Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
worrywart
noun
ˈwərēˌwôrt
Definition
A person who is habitually anxious or worried about minor issues.
Examples
- My friend is such a worrywart; she gets nervous about every little thing.
- It’s not healthy to be a worrywart; sometimes you just have to let things go.
- As a natural worrywart, she often creates scenarios in her mind that lead to unnecessary stress.
Meaning
Someone who tends to fret excessively about things that are not typically concerning or serious.
Synonyms
- anxious person
- fretter
- nervous Nellie
- hand-wringer
